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use the Product Rule of Exponents to simplify 5^10 * 5^5
1. 25^50
2. 5^15
3. 25^15
4. 5^50
1. 25^50
2. 5^15
3. 25^15
4. 5^50
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GPT 3.5
The Product Rule of Exponents states that when multiplying two powers with the same base, you add their exponents.
In this case, we have 5^10 * 5^5.
To simplify, we add the exponents:
10 + 5 = 15
Therefore, the simplified expression is 5^15.
So, the correct answer is: 2. 5^15
In this case, we have 5^10 * 5^5.
To simplify, we add the exponents:
10 + 5 = 15
Therefore, the simplified expression is 5^15.
So, the correct answer is: 2. 5^15
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